As Venezuela sinks deeper into its economic crisis, with some reports claiming it could soon become a ‘Somalia in the Caribbean’, it can be easy for those outside the country to overlook all its positive aspects: its spectacular beauty, its diverse culture, and its warm and friendly people. Taking place at the Scottish Storytelling Centre … Continued
As the Scottish Storytelling Centre turns 10, we’ve been sharing memories of the venue from the past decade. Our final story comes from Fiona Hyslop MSP, a longtime supporter of the Centre, who has attended various events here in her capacity as Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs. “I have wonderful memories of … Continued
As well as a fantastic year-round programme, the Centre is the base for two annual festivals: TradFest Edinburgh, in April and May, and October’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival. Customer Services Administrator Elaine Keil shares some of her favourite memories from the last few years of SISF. All my favourite memories of working at the SSC … Continued
Edinburgh’s folk choir Sangstream hosts an annual series of summer singing workshops. Dates are: 7th July Jane Jackson14th July Mary McCann21st July Robyn Stapleton28th July Ellie Logan Christ Church Hall, 6a Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4DD. 19.00 – 21.00. Cost £5 – pay on the door. No need to book – just come along. Find … Continued
The past 10 years have seen thousands of visitors walk through the Storytelling Centre’s doors, be it to hear stories, catch a show, see an exhibition, attend a workshop, or just to enjoy a cup of tea and one of the Story Cafe’s famous scones. While it’s a lovely spot to relax, it’s also a … Continued
Maria Macdonald is technician for the Netherbow Theatre and has seen hundreds of fantastic shows, performed by storytellers and other artists from around the world, take to its stage. Here she looks back on the venue’s very first major theatre production, Theatre Objektiv‘s The Old Quarter, which took place in June 2006. Despite many memories, … Continued
The Robertson Trust is doing reasearch into how sport and physical activity benefits individuals and communities across Scotland. They are looking at a range of pursuits, including dance, outdoor activities and walking. Take part in their online survey.
Deadline: 15 July 2016 at 23:55 Hands Up for Trad are looking for trainee tutors between the ages of 18 and 25 for their 2016 Summer Schools. This is a great opportunity particularly if you’re wanting to work in the fields of music or education. You will get the chance to work with some of … Continued
Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG), in partnership with Youth Travel Edinburgh want to gain greater insight into Edinburgh’s youth market sector to find out what attracts young travellers to the city in order to improve its offerings. Youth travel has become one of the fastest growing segments of international tourism, representing more than 23% … Continued
As the venue’s Programme & Events Manager, Daniel Abercrombie has helped bring storytellers and performers from Scotland and far beyond to the Scottish Storytelling Centre. In the run-up to our 10th birthday celebrations later this week, he looks back on some of the shows that most stand out. I have two special memories that stand … Continued
TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. TRACS brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SCIO SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SCIO SC052330) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SCIO SC045085). Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. TRACS and the Forums have their registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
